Monthly Archives: June 2012

by | June 21, 2012 · 10:39 am

Naughty And Nice Fruits And Vegetables Outed

by Steven Doyle

The Environmental Working Group is a non-profit organization that publishes an annual list detailing what they call the Dirty Dozen, or a variety of fruits and vegetables that are most polluted with pesticides. The EWG sets out to protect the most vulnerable segment of our population, namely children, and also looks to replace governmental guidelines with regards to the environment and our sustainable development.

All that being said, this year’s Dirty Dozen list includes fruits and vegetables you might normally consider somewhat safe such as potatoes and celery. The top offenders includes apples, peaches and strawberries.      Continue reading →

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by | June 20, 2012 · 2:08 pm

Palomar Names New Director Of Pet Relations

by Arnold Jones

The Hotel Palomar has announced another major staffing change. No, Graham Dodd is still the exec chef at Central 214. The new employe goes by a single name: Higgins, director of pet relations.

The position of pet relations is a demanding one, as the Kimpton property is proudly pet- (and gay-) friendly, with food and water bowls and hotel I.D. and “wag bags” provided for four-legged guests.     Continue reading →

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by | June 20, 2012 · 1:38 pm

Meet the New Exec Chef At The Commissary: Ross Demers

by Steven Doyle

We just met the latest executive chef to run The Commissary since chef David McMillan took over the spot from John Tesar. Tesar sold his stake in the business to pursue his next restaurant challenge, Spoon in north Dallas. The new chef is Ross Demers and you quite possibly heard of him from Mi Piaci in Addison.

Demers was classically trained at the Cordon Bleu in Los Angeles and has been cheffing for the past eight years.

We asked what sort of changes the chef had in mind and he had plenty to offer.      Continue reading →

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by | June 20, 2012 · 12:48 pm

DAT Does FW Food Truck Party Tonight

by Steven Doyle

Chef DAT is taking on the food truck industry face on. I got a call from Temple last evening and he was excited to talk about his latest under/over ground dinner which will be located in Fort Worth’s Food truck park located at 2509 Weisenberger. On hand there will be live entertainment by Fort Worth-based Telegraph Canyon’s Chris Johnson and cocktails by The Usual’s owner Brad Hensarling.         Continue reading →

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by | June 20, 2012 · 12:15 pm

Kuczwaj On Path For Success At Bailey’s

by Steven Doyle

We have been following the changes at Bailey’s Prime Plus for many months now.  The interesting local restaurant that up until just weeks ago had locations in Dallas, Cedar Hill, Fairview and Fort Worth. I say recently because the Fort Worth has closed with the explanation that although it was actually successful, there was an offer for the space that was far too good to pass up.

With the advent of hiring Ken Kuczwaj as overseer and general manager for the Bailey’s family of restaurants, there have actually been some very positive changes. Let’s look at those and see some current results.   Continue reading →

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by | June 20, 2012 · 10:35 am

Momentum Reaches Important Landmark

by Steven Doyle    photos by Robert Bostick

It has been a full year for Café Momentum. This week we shared with the joys of the young organization as it lifted up its accomplishments with the same beaming happiness that any proud mother or father might. This past Sunday there were big announcements, bigger surprises and shared joy for each who attended the full-circle dinner with Café Momentum’s first guest chef, Jeffrey Hobbs at his new restaurant, Sissy’s Southern Kitchen and Bar.

Some of the surprises included a fat check from Whole Foods after they earmarked a percentage of a single day’s profit from their Lakewood store. The check would total $4413.00, but was raised to an even $5000 by an exuberant guest. Café Momentum has many of generous guests like this couple as they get ever closer to their goal in raising enough funds to open a brick and mortar restaurant to support these boys in their hour of need.            Continue reading →

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by | June 20, 2012 · 10:17 am

Best Buddies “Life Is Sweet” Fundraiser Tonight

by Crave Staff

Best Buddies Texas  presents Dallas’ “Life is Sweet”, one of the city’s sweetest fundraising events you will ever encounter.

Dallas area top local bakers and chefs will be paired with buddies, young adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, to create custom desserts and dishes. Guests will be treated to samples of the dessert and dishes, and have an opportunity to vote for their favorites. To accompany the sweets and dishes, guests will also enjoy wine along with a selection of savory hors d’oeuvres.               Continue reading →

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by | June 20, 2012 · 10:00 am

The Wondermints Shine on Brian Wilson’s SMiLE

by Dr. Spin

I used to fumble around Amazon quite irresponsibly, and sometimes, for better or for worse, a CD would just appear in my mailbox.  I would immediately rip these offerings into the MP3 player I began to use around this time, too, and I was pretty disciplined about keeping it updated with my latest acquisitions.  I soon felt naked walking to UNT campus without 300 albums floating around in my backpack.  In 2005, when The Wondermints’ Mind if We Make Love to You unexpectedly showed up, I had hardly listened to it when, on one particularly pleasant fall afternoon, this incredible ditty cut through the fog. I don’t think I have stopped singing it since.  get it stuck in your head over at the Pharmacy

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